want to quit smoking?

Started by zarn02, November 17, 2008, 05:05:07 AM

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zarn02

"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

sfarchie

I know nothing about the guy on the link. However IF he is poking fun about his newly found temper tantrum or the drug, then I suppose he is trying to convey a real problem with Chantix.

One of the side effects of Chantix is it may cause mood changes and temper tantrums are among them. Not sure if anyone remembers the band Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, but the drummer went into a rage while on Chantix and got himself killed by a neighbor. The FDA has since put a warning about the mood changes and healthcare providers who prescribe or dispense the med must provide literature/discussion re: these changes.

The med does work, but just gotta watch out for any mood changes. Sorry for my nerdiness.  :-[
Ray
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Drunken Monkey

Whenever I stop taking nicotine (on the gum mostly these days) I fly into a rage anyway <shrug>
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